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The Tower
The official news source of Topeka High

The Tower
The official news source of Topeka High

The Tower
Julia Howell

Julia Howell, Editor-in-Chief

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Seniors Tanner Matthias, Xavier Dunbar, Matthew Garza, and Tucker Richey hold hands in preparation to walk out on the field. (File Photo)

Football team regains all season wins

Julia Howell, Editor in Chief
February 19, 2018
The Trojan basketball teams will face the Highland Park Scots this coming Friday at Highland Park Highschool.

Trojan hoops take on the Hayden Wildcats

Julia Howell, Editor in Chief of the World
January 10, 2018
Principal Day

Principal Day

Julia Howell, World Newspaper Editor in Chief
November 15, 2017

My Free Spirit Summer Experience

Julia Howell, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2017
Student kneels during national anthem in act of protest

Student kneels during national anthem in act of protest

Julia Howell, Editor in Chief of the World
October 14, 2017
Job for American Graduates instructor, Teresa Leslie-Canty, wins five for five award

Job for American Graduates instructor, Teresa Leslie-Canty, wins five for five award

Julia Howell, Editor in Chief
October 9, 2017

Fall 2017 Election Results

Julia Howell
September 13, 2017
Aja Gamble and Shaayli Walker are both seniors who have been involved with the arts for many years

Student run talent show begins planning

Julia Howell, Print Editor in Chief
August 31, 2017
2017-2018 Student Government Officers

2017-2018 Student Government Officers

Julia Howell, Editor in Chief
April 20, 2017
The career fair comes to towards the end of every school year to help students find summer jobs and future employment opportunities.

Career Fair

Julia Howell, Editor in Chief
April 14, 2017
Student wins selective technology award

Student wins selective technology award

Julia Howell, Editor in Chief
March 13, 2017
"Dear White People" is not racist

“Dear White People” is not racist

Julia Howell
February 13, 2017
Seniors deciding colleges

Seniors deciding colleges

Julia Howell and Bannon Beall
January 20, 2017
Student begin their walk with posters and a large group of students to show their unity.

Race and Equity March

Julia Howell and Jayden Huckabay
January 20, 2017
Trump earned Person of the Year nomination

Trump earned Person of the Year nomination

Julia Howell, Editor of Online
December 8, 2016
Students in Unity Walk

Students in Unity Walk

Julia Howell, Online Editor
November 16, 2016

Students Mental Health Survey

Julia Howell, Editor of Online
November 10, 2016
Trojans react to the presidential election 2016

Trojans react to the presidential election 2016

Julia Howell, Tower Editor
November 9, 2016
Corey Thomas, senior has played football for four years. His favorite memory for high school is being with his teammates after a win.

Homecoming Winners Ruth Fiander and Corey Thomas

Julia Howell, Editor of Online
October 13, 2016
Homecoming Spirit Week Themes

Homecoming Spirit Week Themes

Julia Howell, Editor of Online
October 2, 2016
Meet the homecoming candidates

Meet the homecoming candidates

Julia Howell, Editor of Online
September 29, 2016

Highlights of the School Year

Julia Howell, Online Editor
May 25, 2016
The school's women's varsity soccer team makes a W sign with their hands symbolizing their win against Topeka West's team. The ladies hold a current record of 13-4. The record is the highest score recorded in school's system

Schools varsity soccer team reaches highest record

Julia Howell, Editor of Tower
May 19, 2016

Volunteer opportunties in Topeka

Julia Howell, Online Editor
May 13, 2016
Isabel Chase and Larry Beuchat stand together for one of the last times in the cafeteria before they part.

[Photo] Lunch Staff Retirees

May 16, 2016

Dogs on the Lawn Spring Band Concert

Julia Howell, Reporter
May 11, 2016

Stand against racism march to capital photo gallery

Julia Howell, Reporter
May 3, 2016
Students hold up posters made during an after school poster party. Each sign promoting racial equality in school and in our community.

Students Prepare for School Wide March

Julia Howell, Tower Editor
April 26, 2016

Student government positions determined

Julia Howell, Reporter
April 21, 2016
Erica Self and Maura Fitzgerald have been campaigning for about two weeks now. The two are hoping to win all school president and vice president in the upcoming election on April 20.

2016-2017 Student Government Candidates

Julia Howell, Reporter
April 19, 2016
Adam Cole, editor and chief of the World newspaper was chosen to be the representative for the state of Kansas at the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference in Washington DC.

Student selected for national journalism conference

Julia Howell, Online Editor
April 7, 2016
Dr. Michael Hester introduced new principal Rebecca Morrisey to the staff. Morrisey was approved by the school board March 24 to become Topeka High's next principal.

New school principal meets with staff

Julia Howell, Online Editor
April 6, 2016

Gender Inequality

Julia Howell, Online Editor
April 5, 2016
Long time band director announces retirement

Long time band director announces retirement

Julia Howell, Reporter
March 25, 2016
It was decided at the March 24th board meeting that Rebecca Morrisey will be the new school principal.

New School Principal Announced

Julia Howell, Reporter
March 24, 2016

Qualities of a Principal

Julia Howell, Online Editor
March 21, 2016
New Principal: Update

New Principal: Update

Julia Howell, Reporter
March 4, 2016
Gender Inequality: World Wide Issue

Gender Inequality: World Wide Issue

Julia Howell, Reporter
February 19, 2016
Fifty Years of Fashion

Fifty Years of Fashion

Julia Howell, Tower Editor
February 11, 2016

Royalty of Courts Candidates

Julia Howell, Reporter
February 3, 2016
Gabby Lopez (left): It feels pretty great and I feel honored. Thank you for voting it means a lot. Brian Truesdell (right): I was caught rather off guard however it feels quite nice. Thank you very much for liking me and don't do drugs.

Ingrid Reyes (left): I was excited to be nominated. Thanks for the support I appreciate everyone. Brendon Stock (right):[The nomination] is exciting and it feels good. I appreciate the votes. Shoutout to you guys.

Precious Posey (left): To be honest I didn't know I was going to get nominated. I was actually happy. I've been wanting this for a long time. Kaleb Barber (right): It honestly extremely exciting for me. I couldn't wait, I'd seen all the other seniors and everybody. I'm friendly so I think I've got it.

Alicea Thompson (left): It's crazy I didn't even expect it. Shoutout to all the seniors that nominated me y'all are the real M.V.P.'s. Zyrie Berry (right): Thanks for the nomination, I appreciate everyone and it's a great way to stay in shape.

Winter Jazz Band concert

Julia Howell, Reporter
January 23, 2016
In her office Dr. Wiley finishes up paper work for the end of the day. Over the past 10 years Linda Wiley has been principal and plans to retire at the end of the school year. "The kids (students) are why I'm here and the kids are important," Wiley said.

Dr. Wiley, principal plans to retire

Julia Howell, Reporter
January 7, 2016

Deeper look into cheerleading positions

Julia Howell, Reporter
December 15, 2015
Teachers are regularly overwhelmed by the unrealistic expectation of the amount of work placed on them.

Teachers stress shouldn’t be ignored

Julia Howell, Reporter
December 11, 2015
Weather apps inform people all over what the weather will allow them to do that day. For schools it helps with the determination of whether too keep school open or not. Picture from Wikimedia commons

When is it too cold for school?

Julia Howell, Reporter
December 4, 2015
The mother of the Weston family, Violet Weston [Megan LaColla, senior] sits on her couch urging her sister, Mattie Fae Aiken [Alea Fellows, senior] to stay and comfort her. “My whole family came and I’m mad at my sister cause she is leaving,” Weston said. The rest of the family stands around observing the stiff situation.

August: Osage County Photo Gallery

Julia Howell, Reporter
November 6, 2015
Paul Deveaux, head coach, and the Trojan volleyball team go to high five Jolie Regnier, sophomore, as she exits the court.

Photo Gallery: Topeka High Volleyball v. Blue Valley West

Julia Howell, Reporter
October 22, 2015

[Video] Teacher ideas on how to improve the school

Julia Howell, Reporter
October 13, 2015
Trojan Profile: Benji Zhang

Trojan Profile: Benji Zhang

Julia Howell, Reporter
September 30, 2015

Students give their opinions of the new Google Chromebooks

Julia Howell, Reporter
September 16, 2015

Student Feelings on Google Chromebooks

Julia Howell, Reporter
September 15, 2015
Tonyce Jackson, Brittnee Beccue, Perry Bailey and Kensley Ortega are trying to raise funds for Sugar Bowl performance by holding a bake sale at a local Walmart.

Cheerleaders fundraise to perform at Sugar Bowl

Julia Howell, Reporter
August 25, 2015
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